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Значение идиомы act up
[act up] {v.}, {informal} 1. To behave badly; act rudely or impolitely.
The dog acted up as the postman came to the door.
2.To work or run poorly ; skip; miss.
Thе car acted up because the spark plugs were dirty.
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- Значение идиомы talk back [talk back] also [answer back] {v.} {informal} To answer rudely;reply in a disrespectful way; be fresh. When the teacher told theboy to sit down, he talked back to her and said she couldn’t makehim. Mary talked back when her mother told her to stop watchingtelevision; she said, “I don’t have to if I don’t want […]...
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- Значение идиомы go into a tailspin [go into a tailspin] or [go into a nose dive] {v. phr.}, {informal}To fall or go down badly; collapse; give up trying. The team wentinto a tailspin after their captain was hurt, and they were badlybeaten. 2. {informal} To become very anxious, confused, or mentallysick; give up hope. The man went into a tailspin after […]...
- Перевод слова behave Behave – вести себя, поступать Перевод слова To behave like a man of sense – поступать благоразумно to behave like a pig – вести себя по-свински to behave alike – вести себя одинаково He Behaves like a child! Он ведет себя, как ребенок! Don’t Behave like a fool Не веди себя как дурак. She Behaved […]...
- Перевод слова accordingly Accordingly – соответственно, так, таким образом Перевод слова You told me to lock the door and I acted accordingly – вы велели мне запереть дверь, я так и сделал accordingly we had to put an end to the whole undertaking – вследствие этого нам пришлось отказаться от всего дела Katherine still considered him a child […]...
- Значение идиомы dirty old man [dirty old man] {n. phr.} An older man who shows an unhealthy interest in young girls. “Stay away from Uncle Algernon, Sally,” her mother warned. “He is a dirty old man.”...
- Значение идиомы hard sledding [hard sledding] or [rough sledding] or [tough sledding] {n.},{informal} Difficulty in succeeding or making progress. Jane hadhard sledding in her math course because she was poorly prepared. When Mr. Smith started his new business, he had tough sledding for awhile but things got better....
- Значение идиомы close the door [close the door] or [bar the door] or [shut the door] {v. phr.} To prevent any more action or talk about a subject. The President’s veto closed the door to any new attempt to pass the bill. Joan was much hurt by what Mary said, and she closed the door on Mary’s attempt to apologize. […]...
- Значение идиомы next door [next door] {adv.} or {adj.} 1. In or to the next house orapartment. He lived next door to me. She telephoned next doorto ask about John. The house next door caught fire. 2. Veryclose. – Used with “to”. The sick man was next door to death. Printing secrets about our country’s missiles is next door […]...
- Значение идиомы foot in the door [foot in the door] {n. phr.}, {informal} The first step towardgetting or doing something; a start toward success; opening. Don’tlet Jane get her foot in the door by joining the club or soon she’llwant to be president....
- Перевод слова dirty Dirty – грязный; низкий, подлый Перевод слова Dirty business – грязное дело dirty bloody spots – темные пятна крови dirty deed – грязный, мерзкий поступок You’ve Dirtied up your dress in that mud! Ты запачкала платье в этой грязи! All my socks are Dirty. Все мои носки – грязные. What a Dirty trick! Какая пакость! […]...
- Значение идиомы cut loose [cut loose] {v.} 1. To free from ties or connections, cut the fastenings of. The thief hastily cut the boat loose from its anchor. Compare: LET LOOSE. 2. {informal} To break away from control; get away and be free. The boy left home and cut loose from his parents’ control. 3. {informal} To behave freely […]...